Section 2 - Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist; Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades - Snapper R2167517BV, RP2167517BV, RP215517BVE, WRP216517BE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter
and covers to make sure all are in place and
securely tightened.
2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control
to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3. Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
2.1.4. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner's
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure
cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for specifications.
2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling
fins clear at all times.
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
(Primer Models)
1. Move engine speed control to the "Fast" (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.3.
IMPORTANT: Certain models do not have a
separate engine speed control. These models have
a fixed non-adjustable engine speed. Proceed to
step 2 and prime engine to start.
BLADE
CONTROL
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the
ROPE START
HANDLE
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
2. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: The primer should not be required to
restart a warm engine. See Figure 2.4
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
PRIMER
6
blade control.
IGNITION
KEY
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
(SHOWN IN FAST POSITION)
FIGURE 2.3
FIGURE 2.4
BLADE
CONTROL